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Wabi Sabi
Wabi-Sabi exemplifies the young,trendy Abbot Kinney vibe. Modern architecture encompass this hip spot full of neighborhood regulars who find the fun,crowded atmosphere relaxing. Japanese in concept, fusion in flavor, one can choose from an extensive market fresh sushi list or indulge in our pan-asian fusion cuisine.
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87 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 87 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(43)
3 stars
(15)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(53)
- fit for foodies(45)
- hot spot(27)
- good for groups(23)
- special occasion(15)
- kid-friendly(11)
Wabi Sabi Reviews List
Review 1 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Can always count on Wabi-Sabi!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always delicious! Being a big meat eater I am always amazed at how hearty and rich the "vegan" mushroom soup is! It's sublime. All sushi, salads and cooked foods are equally great.
The big question is: What is the future for W.S. ??? Been rumored forever that they were closing....sure hope not!"
The big question is: What is the future for W.S. ??? Been rumored forever that they were closing....sure hope not!"
Dined on 6/17/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went on Father's Day which was an od night at Wabi Sabi. The waiters seemed overworked. Pleenty of young children which adds to some delay. The food was great as always,"
Dined on 6/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Neighborhood Option
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I really like the combination of location close to my home, fun atmosphere, good (not phenomenal but good) food, good drinks and terrific service. I enjoy the peppers, the ceviche and the eggplant every time I go. Not sure i would travel across the city but if you are near the beach you could do far worse!"
Dined on 6/15/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Sushi in Venice!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our neighborhood favorite, year after year. The fish is always fresh and delicious, the menu has food for everyone, even if you don't like sushi (ribs, duck, salads,) and, I finally ate dessert and can't believe I had been missing that all these years (warm chocolate tart with ice cream and fruits-mmm and the banana fritters with almond ice cream-double mmmm!) The martinis here are also great and worth the price for Abbott Kinney restaurants! The staff is consistent and the service is excellent! We love Fumi and Gina and how they coordinate everything and are so genuinely sweet and welcoming. We don't sit at the sushi bar, but, that is always a scene!! Love Wabi Sabi!"
Dined on 6/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good food, but pricey.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall, I recommend Wabi Sabi I went there using a Blackboard Eats discount of 30% on a meal of at least $20 per person. We had some vegetable tempura (yummy), a Tiger Roll (a special at $19), and a bowl of sashimi. It was all very good. Service was good as well. However, due to the price, I likely would have skipped it had I not had the discount for a regular meal out."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2004
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Review 6 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Twice is enough
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I ate at Wabi Sabi when it first opened. The sushi was less than mediocre so I never went back. I decided to try it once again, since it seems to be busy. I thought that maybe years later it would be better. It wasn't. Everything is nice about the restaurant, except the food. There are so many good sushi places in L.A. This one isn't any better than if I were buying sushi at a fast food restaurant. I wouldn't recommend to anyone."
Dined on 6/09/2013
2012
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Review 7 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food and service, great staff."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 8 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious food, great service and they serve one of the best vegan soups I have ever had!"
Dined on 5/28/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food, Great Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The title says it all! A little loud, but a great meal!!"
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 10 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place! T!he food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Love this place! T!he food the staff are outstanding! Could eat here every night"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
They need to lose the 2-top
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"They need to lose the 2-top that sits in the middle of the dining room..."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 12 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
food disappointing--fish served
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"food disappointing--fish served had odor and returned for credit.. balance of meal was "fair" Second time we visited and hoped for better experience...not likely to return until vast improvement.."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
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Review 13 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good experience from start
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good experience from start to finish. Will definitely return!!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food. It was our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food. It was our third dinner in 10 days. Love the food, but you should know that the noise level can be VERY energetic."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 15 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food in Venice
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We don't eat sushi, but love the rest of the menu which is fairly priced and outstandingly prepared. Our sushi-eating friends love the sushi... fresh and tasty. Drinks are generous, often with an inventive special cocktail. Wait staff are excellent. No attitude at this Venice eatery, always a plus. Try the Happy Hour, too!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 16 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
very good food, sushi bar
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"very good food, sushi bar service excelent and very inovative menu. Definitely will return. Reservation recomended, because the place is full."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Although the food was good,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Although the food was good, I was disappointed with the waiter service. The waitress never checked in to see how we were doing; the food came out too quickly and all at once; and when we asked for certain things, like an extra spoon, she seemed annoyed. Both the host and the busboys were great, but unfortunately our experience was not as enjoyable as it could have been because of the waitress."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2012
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Review 18 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Long wait. Food was less than
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Long wait. Food was less than memorable.
We would not return again."
We would not return again."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
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Review 19 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Everything looks so good,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything looks so good, be careful not to overorder. This isn't the top sushi in town, but its very good and reasonable for a place to go regularly. As our waiter said, no "hollywood rolls", but good basic rolls. Good service, decent food, decent prices. Seems to have a lot of kids for a friday night, so must be family friendly. Seems like a lot of regulars, known to staff, but as a "newby" you don't feel left out, very friendly waiter. Will return."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 20 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Great Sushi in a Very Loud Environm
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food and service were wonderful. Noise level in rear dining room was terrible."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 21 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First time there and I love
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time there and I love this place! The service is awesome, everyone was very friendly. I only ordered the basics from the happy hour menu, but it was delicious! Everything was reasonablypriced. I've already got my menu planned for my next trip there. Go check this place out. You won't be disappointed!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Favorite Asian restaurant in Venice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was very good (especially the Vegan miso soup and Udon Noodle soup).The Tempura was very mediocre and could use work. The restaurant has also changed in that, more children dinning with parents,I don't remember that being the case years back. Service is great and attentive. Good place for 4 or more (small groups), too much noise for a "romantic" or quiet place to chat for 2. But would still recommend and one of my favorite places in Venice."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Experience; wonderful food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What a great place! Whether small plates, sushi, or sashimi, everything at Wabi Sabi was delicious. We all shared a variety of dishes, from the wonderfully tasty ribs, with the tender meat practically falling off the bone, to the kale salad with a miso-esque dressing, to the salmon sashimi special and salmon roll that my dining companions enjoyed--it was all wonderful. I love that a non-sushi person (me) can dine well with sushi-lovers and all find treats. We finished the meal with the warm chocolate tart."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food is consistently good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food is consistently good and the fish is always fresh. Love the albacore sashimi with the crunchy pieces of garlic in the sauce. The special of muscles in a lemongrass broth was delicious."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
While the food and ambiance
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"While the food and ambiance were nice, the services was Fair. The food came out at different times, and one person's meal was at least 20 minutes behind the rest of us. The waiter came over to check once but then did not check on us or the person's food after the first time even though he walked past the table on multiple occasions. The waiter was not very attentive and also forgot our drink order in the beginning of the meal and argued with us that we did not order the beer."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2009
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 26 for Wabi Sabi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of my favorite all time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of my favorite all time restaurants. GREAT happy hour."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Wabi Sabi
Based on the average of (61) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
11 out of 13 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic